CEFR C1
wreathe
Translation
取り囲む / 覆う / 輪状に巻く
Meaning
Wreathe means to surround, cover, or encircle something, often with smoke, mist, flowers, or smiles. It is often used in the passive form, such as wreathed in smoke. The learner trap is confusing the verb wreathe with the noun wreath.
Examples
- 谷は朝霧に包まれていました。
The valley was wreathed in morning mist. - 彼女の顔は笑顔に包まれていました。
Her face was wreathed in smiles.